Law

McCarter & English announced Aug. 11, 2026, that Kenneth McPherson III joined the firm.
Aug 13, 2026

McCarter & English adds McPherson to NJ real estate team

McCarter & English adds Kenneth McPherson III as special counsel in real estate and member of its government affairs practice in N.J.

Justice
Aug 11, 2026

NJ commission proposes compassionate release expansion

The New Jersey Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission urges lawmakers to expand compassionate release for terminally ill inmates from six months to 18 months.

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno PC has promoted Rudolf Lys to executive director.
Aug 7, 2026

Einhorn Barbarito promotes Lys to executive director (updated)

Einhorn Barbarito promoted Rudolf Lys to executive director, where he will oversee daily operations and administrative staff at the NJ law firm.

Gavel and scales of justice
Aug 7, 2026

Winne Banta adds 2 attorneys to trusts, estates practice

Winne Banta adds two Power Law Firm attorneys as principals, expanding its elder law, special needs planning and trusts practices.

RISE Dispensary Bloomfield has hosted expungement clinics with Blaze Responsibly for local patients and adult-use customers.
Aug 6, 2026

Rise to host free marijuana expungement clinic in Paterson

Marking Rise Dispensaries' 10th event with Blaze Responsibility, the Aug. 8 clinic will offer legal aid and community resources in Paterson.

Amazon
Aug 5, 2026

New Jersey sues Amazon over delivery driver wages

New Jersey sued e-commerce giant Amazon, alleging its delivery network suppresses driver wages, limits competition and retaliates against organizing.

Social justice
Aug 3, 2026

Lowenstein dedicates 28K hours to pro bono work in 2025

Lowenstein Sandler earned the 2026 Beacon of Justice Award for pro bono work as the firm surpassed 600,000 service hours over three decades.

Abigail Remore a member of CSG Law’s Trademarks & Copyrights Group.
Jul 31, 2026

Remore sworn in as NJ Women Lawyers Association president

CSG Law's Abigail Remore has been installed as president of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association for the 2026-27 term.

Johnson & Johnson's New Brunswick corporate campus
Jul 28, 2026

Johnson & Johnson offers $5.5B talc lawsuit settlement

Johnson & Johnson proposes a $5.5B settlement to resolve 76,000 talc lawsuits alleging baby powder caused ovarian cancer.

Legal handshake
Jul 27, 2026

NJ Supreme Court bars lawyers from dating clients

New Jersey Supreme Court adopts ethics rule barring lawyers from starting sexual relationships with clients they represent, effective Sept. 1.

Essex County Bar Association's April 27, 2026, Installation & Awards Reception
Jul 27, 2026

Looking for a good lawyer in Essex County? Start here

The Essex County Bar Association recently honored 10 attorneys for legal excellence, leadership and service, while adding a Dealmaker award.

Gavel and film clapperboard
Jul 22, 2026

States secure temporary halt of $110B Paramount-Warner merger

A federal judge has temporarily halted the $110 billion Paramount-Warner merger after New Jersey and 11 other states sued to block the deal.